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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.56, 43,759.98 and 10,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.56, 43,759.98 and 10,453.32 is: 15,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.56 : 43,759.98 = 10,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.56/43,759.98 = 10,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.56x = 43,759.98 × 10,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.56x = 457,437,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,437,074.13/29,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,678.24

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